?When was the last time you replaced your cabin air filter?
With the recent haze that drifted over West Michigan from forest fires and hay fever season on the way, you may be inhaling pollutants and your vehicle may be working harder than it needs to be.Cabin Air Filters should be changed at least every 30,000 miles, but if you frequently drive in areas with a lot of pollution, you should change it sooner. The same goes for your engine air filter. If you have all of your regular maintenance done at Borgman, we keep track of these things and let you know when it's time.
If you're just a tiny bit handy, both of these parts are easy enough to find and check. Cabin Air Filters are usually located behind your glove box, and the Engine Air Filter is right on top when you open the hood. Your manual will tell you exactly where they are, and what size you need. When you pull them out, most of the time it'll be pretty apparent if they need to be changed. However, if you're short on time or need help, Borgman is here to make sure you breathe easy this summer.
What The Cabin Air Filter Does
Your cabin air filter does exactly that - filters the air coming into your vehicle from outside. They're made of pleated material designed to trap incoming pollutants like dust, pollen, spores, and other particulates in the air and prevent them from entering the cabin when the heat or AC is on.When your filter starts to get clogged up with these pollutants, you might notice first that your vents don't blow as strong as they used to. Next, you might notice a musty smell, and then finally a whistling noise, as air is forced to find its way through gaps. Simply changing the filter will correct all of these issues at the source, but it may take some extra cleaning to get the musty smell out. If you're having trouble finding or replacing your cabin air filter, talk to the experts at Borgman - we'll have it replaced for you in no time.
What The Engine Air Filter Does
Just like how the Cabin Air Filter keeps airborne gunk out of your interior, the Engine Air Filter keeps the same things from getting inside your engine. These usually look like a bigger version of a Cabin Air Filter and are most commonly a cartridge style. However, some older or custom vehicles will have a drum style.Your engine needs three things to turn the wheels: fuel, spark, and fresh air. Just as your fuel filter removes any fine particulate, your air filter removes dirt, pollen, and other contaminants so they don't mix with fuel and coat your engine parts with carbon. If you don't have this filter changed, you'll notice your engine feeling sluggish and using more fuel to get moving. It makes sense when you think about it - try running a mile while holding your breath. Eventually, air will find its way in, carrying things the filter is supposed to be keeping out, and that means really expensive repairs.
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Borgman Service Center in Grand Rapids Helps You And Your Vehicle Breathe Easier
If you're wondering when the last time your air filters were changed, give us a call at the Borgman Service Center. If you have us do all of your maintenance, we can check your file and let you know if you're overdue or not. If this is your first time with us, we'll take a look at both and make an honest recommendation. However, if you're in doubt, these are fairly inexpensive parts to replace.To get started, use our easy Online Scheduler to make your appointment, then check out our Service Specials for the latest discounts. We've been keeping West Michigan moving since 1960, and it'd be our pleasure to serve you. Come see why we're the Best in the West!